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GAMBIT SV 986

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D launch from Vandenberg (United States) on February 2, 1967, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 2, 1967 · 20:00 UTCLaunch 1967-007Launch no. 660 in the log
SpaceportVandenbergpad SLC4E
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 2, 1967, 20:00
Launch designation
1967-007
Mission
GAMBIT SV 986
Flight name
AFP-206
Vehicle flight ID
7126/4834
Flight code
BUSY PARTY

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
370 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.2 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
OPS 43991967-007ANORAD 2664National Reconnaissance OfficeOptical imaging2,000 kgDeorbited · Feb 12, 1967
Agena Engine Diagnostic 21967-007BUS Air Force Space Systems Division———
SRV Mission 40361967-007National Reconnaissance Office———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.